Include the verification of the correct RWY and take-off position as a separate item to Operator´s check-lists

In the aftermath of this occurrence and the serious incident that occurred on a Finnair flight in Hong Kong on 26 Nov 2010, the company revised its instructions as regards verifying the correct runway. The instructions varied by aircraft type. The verification of the correct runway was not included as a separate item on the check-list for any aircraft type. No guidelines exist as regards confirming the correct take-off position.

The Safety Investigation Authority Finland recommends that Finnair include the verification of the correct runway as a separate item with minimum dissimilarity between different aircraft types' checklists. Guidelines for the verification of the correct take-off position are also needed.

In the aftermath of this occurrence and the serious incident that occurred on a Finnair flight in Hong Kong on 26 Nov 2010, the company revised its instructions as regards verifying the correct runway. The instructions varied by aircraft type. The verification of the correct runway was not included as a separate item on the check-list for any aircraft type. No guidelines exist as regards confirming the correct take-off position.